Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Sheen, Graham (b. 1952).
Gender
Male
Work
Endsong. Ampleforth, Yorkshire: June Emerson.
Duration
6 minutes
Description
This piece was commissioned by Sally Ann Bartholomew and premiered by her in 1995. Intended to be played in an improvisatory manner, it is an atonal study in contrasts between two motives; one comprised of large leaps and the other of half steps. It is technically challenging and utilizes the full range of the bassoon up to E5. There are “+” signs above some pitches but no explanation is given, it most likely refers to a soft dynamic.
Date Range of Work
1995